Tesla has cancelled its plans to sell a range extender for the Cybertruck, informing customers who paid a $2,000 reservation fee that their deposits will be refunded. The range extender, intended to address the vehicle’s shorter-than-promised range, was meant to be a battery pack installed in the truck’s bed, but the long-range version can only achieve 350 miles per charge, down from earlier claims of 500 miles. The decision to scrap the accessory comes amid disappointing sales figures, with fewer than 50,000 units sold in 15 months, raising questions about its viability.
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Watch this Atlas rocket zip to the launchpad for Amazon’s Kuiper launch
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has initiated the countdown for the deployment of Amazon's second batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, as showcased in a time-lapse video of the Atlas V rocket's movement to the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. ULA chief Tory Bruno highlighted the significance of this launch in advancing satellite internet connectivity. Need More Context? 🔎
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